yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dustynoff:
I had my TF for a week and i couldn't wait to root but it is from the new B70 bash and I spent a lot of time checking all forums for a working rooting procedure that is compatible with the new B70 bootloader.

Finally I did managed to root it successfully using the usual way. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14813252&postcount=52

From the different comments that I have read, it looks like not all the B70 come with the new locked bootloader, specifically the ww version. So if your TF is a ww version, then you might be able to root it. (you can find out from the device software version, Settings->About tablet then look for build number, mine was HMJ37.WW_epad-8.4.4.5.2-20110603)

To be in the safe side though, better to check if the nvflash application can establish communication with the device and read its boot image, if it can, then you are good to go with the above rooting procedure.

To check the nvflash compatibility, do the following

1-Put your TF in the APX mode

2-Open a CMD window on the PC and issue the following command (this will just establish connection with TF and try to read from it).

nvflash.exe --bct transformer.bct --setbct --configfile flash.cfg --bl bootloader.bin --odmdata 0x300d8011 --sbk 0x1682CCD8 0x8A1A43EA 0xA532EEB6 0xECFE1D98 --sync

3-On the CMD window you should get something like this

Nvflash started

rcm version 0X20001

System Information:

chip name: t20

chip id: 0x20 major: 1 minor: 4

chip sku: 0x8

chip uid: 0x038161894260c597

macrovision: disabled

hdcp: enabled

sbk burned: true

dk burned: true

boot device: emmc

operating mode: 4

device config strap: 0

device config fuse: 0

sdram config strap: 0

sending file: transformer.bct

- 4080/4080 bytes sent

transformer.bct sent successfully

odm data: 0x300d8011

downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x108000 entry point: 0x108000

sending file: bootloader.bin

| 943193/943193 bytes sent

bootloader.bin sent successfully

waiting for bootloader to initialize

bootloader downloaded successfully

4-On the TF, the screen will come on showing a message “phone update successful”

If all goes without problems then the above rooting procedure is compatible with your TF.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bytetemplar:
dustynoff, thanks for the encouraging words :)

I ordered my 32Gb TF earlier today and it should arrive next week (WW version cause Im in EU)! Gonna do that test for sure, before attempting anything stupid. Should I update to 3.2 before rooting if the device is 3.1? Seller checked their storage and all the devices were with B70 serial, so I guess its up to luck now...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dustynoff:
The current rooting files are for 3.1, i am not sure if they will work for the 3.2

The 3.2 update was just pushed last week so i doubt that it will be already installed on your new TF unless it is really fresh from the factory oven :)

I have been contemplating the upgrade to 3.2 but decided not to, 3.1 is working fine for me and i don't see a real advantage for 3.2 (it is a minor bug fix release & the re-sizing of small screen Apps) versus not having root.

Good luck with your TF
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bytetemplar:
Looks like rooting should work easily on 3.2 too:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16239991&postcount=1

This won't install custom rom/CWM/strange other things (V2 version added the support for CWM); it's only root.

I've tested this morning after the 3.2 upgrade and it worked like a charm.

Cant wait to get my hands on my device, unless its locked, but its still gonna rock.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goplaycheckers:
I have a US B7O and received it 7/28 from Amazon. Mine came unlocked. I got the 3.2 update the same day, then was able to root using the thread here (I used it when it was v5 beta). I have had no issues installing CWM or flashing Prime 1.7 and Revolver 2.0.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bachmark:
For my WW B70 nvflash works well, it looks like some B70 use the old sbk.:)

Can ASUS make a FOTA update from the sbk?:confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KnightCrusader:
I'm not sure if I am understanding your question. Are you asking if they can update the SBK with an over the air update? If that is what you asked, then the answer is no, the SBK cannot be changed. Its burned right into the Tegra chip during manufacturing. All TF's up to the B70's will be able to use nvflash without a problem and there is nothing that ASUS can do about it. :cool:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bachmark:
Thanks, that I wanted to hear :)

Sorry for the bad English
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bytetemplar:
Got my TF today! So excited atm and wondering if I should charge the battery for 8+ hours like manual suggests. Im not in that hurry, so I think I will let it charge in peace and start rooting business tomorrow.

I did check the version and serial does start with B70, but build number is WW_epad.8.4.4.5.2-20110603. And that version seems quite old regarding what others have been mentioning here and rooted succesfully. So I think Im able to root without any problems, hopefully...

Edit:

I was able to root without any problems!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raimondomartire:
i buy in Italy mi TF101g and received it 8/11. Mine came locked
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Waspanater:
I've got a WW version of he B70's and it does have the new SBK, I get the 0x4 error when trying to run Nvflash commands.

I bought mine in Australia ony a few days ago.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jburnette87:
so if dont have a WW tf i cant root b70?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bytetemplar:
Its totally random, you need to do NVFLASH test to be sure if its rootable or not.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] folkifoon:
I have WW_epad-8.6.5.7-20110730

When i try to use nvflash, the prompt screen apears for 1 second, i think it says something like USB device not found.

I use windows 7, and the APX driver is installed correctly. Does this mean my device is locked, or that i do wrong something else?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fonix232:
I can't see why Asus can't do it like HTC did - lock bootloader by default, but make an unlock option available, even through a website. I'm sure someone will hack the SBK (atleast I hope. Just ordered my Transformer, from America, and it's probably B70, with the new SBK), or our leak will do it again, any way, we will need a new method. Soon.

Asus, shame on you! Why can't you do it á lá HTC?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pissos13:
I had bad luck :(

I have a WW B70 but with the new SBK...

Let's hope some guru can unlock the new bootloader...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korumera:
Ok i have a B70 bought it yesterday, with the understanding it would be rooted easily haha that's just sucky ;) hope someone will fix this problem.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TeveT:
Hello!

I'm on a B70 from Europe, i tried the nvflash check described in http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16356361&postcount=50 and it came out successful.

Now i am running Android version 3.2 (ww_8.6.5.7), does this in any way affect what i need to do to root the pad or can i run the tf_rootkit_31 as it comes? Or do i need to replace the boot.img found in the root folder of that kit with another version?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lunchbox115:
Ok, if I get a TF with B70, I don't have any possibility to root the tab and I'm not able to boot Ubuntu or any other custom-ROMs? :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nes4r2:
I have a B70 and I was able to root via nvflash also had us firmware , the safest way to check if ur B70 is lock is by checking with the program mention here.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] htc-hd2:
My B70 (bought on the August 14th in MediaMarkt) was rooted by me on the 15th :-)

Android version: 3.1

Build number was: HMJ37.WW_epad-8.4.4.5.2-20110603

I fu**ed up by trying to system update to 3.2 as it told me an update was available.

After this the pad did not want to startup (it was showing the big exclamation mark with mr. Droid? on it)

After "unbricking" it I got the pad to work again.

I'm still on 3.1, and the build number is now: HMJ37.WW_epad-8.4.4.5-20110572)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lunchbox115:
So, today I was lucky to get a B50-Transformer, so there shouldn't be any problems, right? :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lunchbox115:
Sorry for doubleposting, but another question: if the bootloader is unlocked, there is no possibility to lock it once again. I don't want itto be locked but if there is an official update, could Asus lock it?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fonix232:
The bootloader isn't really locked - it is more like, a key what you need to use the bootloader download mode. This key is the SBK, and was the same for the old devices - but as Asus changed it for new devices, those can not be rooted.

This SBK is burnt into the board, and thus it can not be changed by firmware upgrades, just like the APX mode.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bighulk666:
What is the difference between the B60K and the B70K?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fonix232:
If you mean the old and new SBK, it's pretty simple. We know the old one (it's been leaked or cracked, any way, DroidRay published it on Twitter, so we know it, that's the point), while the new haven't been broken yet.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lunchbox115:
Yes, I've alread read about the SBK. So if it cannot be changed everything will be fine. Tomorrow I'll look for a custom-ROM and/or Ubuntu. :)

Thx
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blo0dyGER:
I got my Transformer today and the Sticker says B70, so I downloaded nvflash and did what dustynoff said. But it only says:

'nvflash started

usb device not found'

Does that mean i have a new bootloader?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fonix232:
Did you install the APX drivers? If not, that's the cause! Also make sure it's really in APX mode, not just switched off!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blo0dyGER:
Im not sure about the APX drivers. Where to get them? But im sure it is in APX mode. Cause there was this Windows USB plugged in sound.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fonix232:
It should be in the nvflash package you downloaded!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blo0dyGER:
I installed the APX driver and it worked. So i have the old bootloader. thanks for your help.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uploder:
sigh this is embarrassing. ok so cmd 101 here. when i put in the command in the window i keep getting " nvflash.exe" is not recognized as an internal or external command" CLEARLY im not doing it right. what am i missing? ive both copy/pasted and typed it out

:confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atomikpt:
I installed APX driver and says NVIDIA something on Universal Serial Bus Controllers.

On the tablet it stays with black screen with nothing appearing.

After with command.exe doing this command nvflash.exe --bct transformer.bct --setbct --configfile flash.cfg --bl bootloader.bin --odmdata 0x300d8011 --sbk 0x1682CCD8 0x8A1A43EA 0xA532EEB6 0xECFE1D98 --sync

I hear the sound of USB-off and says no USB found or something.

This means my bootloader is locked?

Regards.

---------- Post added at 07:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:10 PM ----------

Can someone please answer this?

Apreciate it!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diamantericos:
But the thing is why we pay so much for these products if we can't do what we want with it
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KoNP:
Amusingly enough, the android.mobi team HAVE the new SBK.

They're just refusing to release it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebadfrog:
Hey dip****....did you read the rest. Asus changed something so even with the new key there is no root. They have the new key and still can't get root because nvflash has changed. So your temper tantrums all over the forum aren't gonna do anything other than make the people who do this for FREE not want to do this anymore.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fonix232:
Tell me something I don't know... I've been in contact with lilstevie and RaYmAn for a long time, trying to find a noob-safe solution of this case.

Problem is not the SBK or the changed instruction set of nvflash, but Asus. They will change the SBK again, etc, if it's out to the wild. OFC, this nvflash change is problematic, but the AndroidRoot team has the solution.

Also learn to read their name...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uploder:
im not mad at all for them waiting to release an easy NOOB proof way to root the new b70's and beyond. I just miss my ad blocking.....and my titanium backup.... lol but hey @ least they are working on it and ill probably donate to them once they release it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigblondewolf:
Just rooted my US B70 (fyi serial starts with B70KAS22), but tried what dustynoff proposed first to make sure :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaNsA:
Just cos you have a b70 doesnt mean you have the new bootloader.

Thanks for not reading anything at all on XDA........:rolleyes:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrism_scotland:
If I could guarantee I'd get one I could root I'd buy one of these right now, are all of the ones bought "new" now likely to be B70/B80?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaNsA:
Depends where you are, and where you buy it from.

You can still buy b50 in the uk.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonami:
i went to best buy and asked the gurl to let me look at the serial numbers of all their stock, they were all b70, but almost all of them where the new sbk versions, but i found like 4 with the low sn's that are rootable. brought it home and rooted and loaded recovery, su etc... and prime 1.8 with nvflash, worked like a charm, only took like 15 mins or so.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrism_scotland:
I'm in the UK so I guess I could get them to check!

I've seen individual tablet B60's but only unrootable ones with the keyboard.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rackers:
A lot of tablets in the UK are still B60 and below ..
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pegajoso:
B70 + Dock B80 here.

Bought mine at Best Buy in Oxnard CA :D

US 8.6.5.9

I have it with root and revolver rom.

For root, I use this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1185104

But what I want for now, is to return to stock. But I have no idea how to do it and I don't want to brick my tablet.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonami:
flash the stock rooted ruu in the dev section...

also revoution HD is supposed to be pretty darn close to

stock, but with the custom options youd probly want anyway, maybe check that rom out....
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Senorclean:
Looks like I got lucky... I bought one last week in Australia (I actually sort of 'won' it in a reverse auction for $130.50).

Anyway, it's a 16GB wifi model with no dock, is a B60 and of course roots fine. I have a feeling it may have been old stock though, it was retrieved from 'out the back' and was dead flat in the box.

I'll be keeping an eye on this, and see if I can do anything to help unlock those of you less fortuante than me.

That said, luckily, the rom on this thing isn't half bad stock. I feel much more compelled to install custom roms on my Galaxy S!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patplus:
B70 TW w/ new SBK here... No root for me yet :(

Just out of curiosity, apart from changes to the SBK and NVflash, what other differences are there between the B70 or B80 and previous versions?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blessedswine:
updated as of today from http://androidroot.mobi/

No, we haven’t given up or: Yet another post about the current state

Uncategorized by rayman

Hi, been a while since our last post…

Rumors are starting to surface that indicates that we have given up on working on this. This is by no means the case. We are still hard at work. Things are definitely taking longer than expected.

There is one main issue:

The BootROM in B70+ devices has been bumped to a newer revision. Nvflash works by sending a miniloader to the device, which then handles receiving the actual bootloader.bin. The miniloader included in current nvflash binaries appears to crash well before the bootloader.bin is sent.

So, how do we move on?

Well, I hate to say it, but I really need to get my hands on a new SBK device (B70 or B80). Bricked is OK. As long as APX mode works over USB, it’s ok. Heck, even a broken screen is OK.

Requirements:

Cheap

APX Mode works

Within EU

Can charge ok

Cheap

There’s no requirement that any accessories are included. I already have a B50 TF with working charger.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Senorclean:
This is definitely interesting news - does this mean the bootloader isn't actually locked, just updated beyond what our nvflash can handle?

Or is it updated and locked?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Incoe:
I understand it that the bootloader is only updated but nut locked..:confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uploder:
i can almost TASTE rooting this stubborn ol' B70! :D looks like he isnt going to accept donations and is opting to borrow someones device. this update pleases me :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billydroid:
i just bought mine today. It is a b70 and it rooted with no issues at all.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baseballfanz:
B70 are 50/50 chance of being rootable. Mid way in July is when Asus changed the SBK. Anything build early in July with old SBK is rootable.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uploder:
luuuucky :p
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lukesjeans:
sorry to bump this thread but i have a question. i own a B70kas051872 and bricked it a while back. I tried using nvflash and didn't work. Someone supplied me with a download to another nvflash download and it worked. This mean it is sbk1 ? thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jozka.1:
SBKDump v1.0

http://androidroot.mobi/2012/04/01/sbkdump-v1-0/

Did someone try it?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gls9:
Not sure if it is true, but also look at the date of today :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jozka.1:
Yes, I've same suspect, but:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baseballfanz:
Some early B70 are sbk v1, if you got nvflash working you must have the sbk v1 version
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lukesjeans:
Ok was just making sure..... Bought this December so I wasn't sure thanks any way to test without harm?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luna_c666:
So is anyone with an SBK2 going to dump their SBK to see if it works?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Z!L0G80:
FAKE - realy nice random number generator :P

return lrand48();
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luna_c666:
Arg! I am not liking April Fools day today...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mgrisan1:
Hi all,

I tried to install this voodoo lagfix on my phone yesterday through the update.zip method and my phone wouldn't get past the loading screen and kept reverting back to recovery mode. To make a long story short, I used odin to flash eclair, then I used "Samsung Kies Mini" to update me to the official froyo update. Everything worked fine, So I tried to install the lagfix again (horrible move) and now my phone just shows the Flashing S Boot then turns black (Everytime). I don't know what to do. I tired using odin to flash eclair which works, but still it goes to the flashing s boot and turns black. Please Help!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
someone else had this issue i think, il have a look :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1194845

everyone already knows that and thats what you said you did but it fixed it for them
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Dhia.Mili:
a friend of mine wants to try CM6 on his x10 mini pro and if he doesn't like it he'd like to go back to stock 2.1, so how can he install 2.1 from CM6?? can he make a backup using Xrecovery then install it back??
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] rajaganesan7:
Download SonyEricsson Update Service From Sonyericsson Website

Then Click Repair the phone

U Will get 2.1 Android Version
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] z-setsuna-z:
if he backup using xrecovery before apply the rom so,yes,he can now restore to 2.1 by using restore function of xrecovery

if not,just install SE update service,connect your phone and follow the instruction

have fun:D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] RyanMJ:
I would recommend the SE Update restore, will loose programs and all data but time I tried to do a restore back from a backup ended up making my phone a bit buggy and did a fresh flash anyhow.

But if you have a backup can try first as everyone gets different results ;)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] manoj1994kumar461:
If backup is the problem then u can use titanium backup pro to backup all apps and restore it and its saved only on sdcaard so no problem and u can use sms backup and rstore app for backing up sms
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raistlin1:
From what I have read on here I have gathered that Sandish memory (USB stick, SD & mini sd) doesn't work with the GT and the USB adapter, is this correct?

Trying to shop around for an inexpensive and small USB stick (or SD/minisd) and just want to know if I should stay away from Sandisk.

Thanks
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] XDA-TheMac:
Hey everyone,

Display what your homescreen looks like on your droid or milestone :D

This is what mines is lookin like so far, nuttin special really

MellowHype

Sent From My Milestone

Using XDA App
[HTC Sensation] TEKHD:
Just a comment! lol
[HTC Sensation] n1ghtl1fe:
its almost like the week G1 got root haha..actually that was even more intense.

p.s. ppl might attack you for this one, everyones alllways angry they need to take a lil 5-htp and chillll
[HTC Sensation] abuserkadayf:
whats the point of this thread...GTFO :)
[HTC Sensation] phoenx06:
I don't mind the thread, just why in Themes and Apps?
[HTC Sensation] TheDeadCPU:
lrn2correct forum
[HTC Sensation] arzbhatia:
Okay let's post what we want ^.^ :

1. CM7 <- Duh

2. MIUI

That's all I want :p

You?
[HTC Sensation] TEKHD:
lol... CM7 all the way...(but with miui camera of course...lol)
[HTC Sensation] leyvatron:
CM7 would be nice....

Lee's rom is killer too. Fast and great battery life!

S-Off makes a HUGE difference with people getting this phone.
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
It's about time this party got started! :)
[HTC Sensation] idavid_:
What I want: a ROM with hardware acceleration (or at least that smooth) and Sense

Swyped from my HTC Sensation
[HTC Sensation] biojo:
well i went for the revolution HD, have to say im happy with it. but with there getting more and more roms available and i dont know which is the best overall etc, also each time do upgrade to newer version do we have to set up homescreen n all apps again. or is this just from one rom maker to another ?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] roadrunnrr:
I just went from mik 6.5.5 to one of the offocial ports. I dont know if i picked the right one. It seems like my battery is still draining pretty bad. Its using 11 % in an hour and i woulnd even say im using it heavyly. What official 2.3.3 port is the best and most battery sufficient. Thank you for your replies in advance